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Swim pool (outdoor)
Montavilla Outdoor Pool is closed for the season and is scheduled to re-open June 18, 2026.
Free Swim Week
Join us for Free Swim Week which provides free swim lessons to Portlanders of all ages and ability levels. Lessons are one week long and take place Monday, June 22 to Friday, June 26.
Register for Free Swim Week in person Friday, June 12 from 4 to 7pm at any Portland Parks & Recreation Pool. Online registration available at 7:30pm.
View PP&R swimming information, including activity descriptions, pool rules and policies, admission fees, and more.
- During drop-in swimming times, everyone must pay admission, even if they are not getting in the water. Pool capacities are limited. Not all activities or amenities are available at all times.
- NEW as of February 2, 2026: Oregon pool code, OAR 333-062-1000, 6.4.2.2.3(14), now requires that all swimmers under the age of 14 must be under the direct supervision of a person aged 18 years or older for all play swims.
- Infants, toddlers, weak swimmers and children under 48" in height must always be supervised in the water by a person aged 18 years or older who remains within arm's reach.
- Non-swimmers and children under 48 inches tall must always have a caregiver aged 16 or older in the water within arm's reach.
- Children under 10 years old must always have a caregiver on-site.
Life jackets are available to use while swimming.
Play Swim Schedule
View activity descriptions and information
- Family Swim: Children under 18 years of age must be supervised by a caregiver in the water.
- Family Swim is only available in the shallow side.
- 8/1 - Family Swim is canceled
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11am to 12:30pm Family Swim | 11am to 12:30pm Family Swim | |||||
| 1 to 3:30pm Open Swim | 1 to 3:30pm Open Swim | 1 to 3:30pm Open Swim | 1 to 3:30pm Open Swim | 1 to 3:30pm Open Swim | 1 to 5pm Open Swim | 1 to 5pm Open Swim |
| 6:30 to 8pm Open Swim | 6:30 to 8pm Open Swim (free of charge) | 6:30 to 8pm Open Swim | 6:30 to 8pm Open Swim | 6:30 to 8pm Open Swim |
Lap Swim Schedule
- Current Channel Run/Walk for ages 14 and older
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 to 10am Lap Swim | 8 to 10am Lap Swim | 8 to 10am Lap Swim | ||||
| 11am to 12:45pm Lap Swim | 11am to 12:45pm Lap Swim | 11am to 12:45pm Lap Swim | 11am to 12:45pm Lap Swim | 11am to 12:45pm Lap Swim | ||
| 3:45 to 6:15pm Lap Swim | 3:45 to 6:15pm Lap Swim | 3:45 to 6:15pm Lap Swim | 3:45 to 6:15pm Lap Swim | 3:45 to 6:15pm Lap Swim |
Swim Lessons
Lessons are limited and vary by pool. Not all levels are offered at all times. Learn more about swim lesson levels.
Private and semi-private lessons are not available. Learn more about the PP&R swim lesson program.
View Swim Lessons at Montavilla Outdoor Pool
Registration Dates
Summer 2026: Activities, including camps, take place from June 22 through September 27. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.
- May 14 for camps and activities that are held June 22 through July 26
- June 11 for camps and activities that are held July 27 through August 23
Map
Year acquired
1930
Size in acres
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